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College of the Rockies

  • LocationCranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Canada
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College of the Rockies is a small college in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, serving the East Kootenay region for more than 50 years. Its main campus is in Cranbrook, with other campuses in towns such as Creston, Fernie and Golden. Programmes range from university transfer associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in business administration and nursing to diplomas, certificates, trades apprenticeships and continuing education.

Teaching is in English, in small classes. For international students, the college identifies programmes eligible for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), including:

  • Associate of Arts in Social Work or Psychology
  • Associate of Science in Environmental Science or Biology and Pre-Medicine
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices
  • Computer Information Systems Technology and Kinesiology diplomas
  • Practical Nursing diploma

International applicants apply online through EducationPlannerBC and are supported by the college's International Department in Cranbrook. Student housing is available.

All Programs Available:
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Language of instruction

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Type of school

Community or Career College, Vocational School

Telephone

+1 250-489-8248

URL

https://cotr.bc.ca/

Location

2700 College Way, Box 8500, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Canada, V1C 5L7

More information about Academic Programs

Programmes eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):

  • Associate of Arts: Social Work or Psychology (2 years, September or January)
  • Associate of Science: Environmental Science or Biology and Pre-Medicine (2 years, September or January)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices (4 years)
  • Computer Information Systems Technology diploma (2 years)
  • Kinesiology diploma (2 years) or certificate (1 year)
  • Practical Nursing diploma (2 years)
  • Environmental Studies certificate (1 year)

Other options include business management, accounting, marketing, criminal and social justice, engineering, adventure tourism and dental assisting.

Admission Requirements

International applicants:

  • Choose a programme and check its admission requirements
  • Apply online through EducationPlannerBC and pay the non-refundable application fee
  • Submit transcripts and proof of English proficiency as instructed by email
  • Accept the offer by paying the first-year fees stated in the Payment Information Letter

Payment gives the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) needed for the Canadian study permit. Once the permit is approved, students attend a mandatory session with an education adviser to register for courses.

Apply Online

https://cotr.bc.ca/future-students/international/how-to-apply/